96035 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 96035 (Gerber, California) pay a median of $1,449/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.64%, which is 7% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96035 is approximately $121, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tehama County. This is $3,451 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 96035 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92503 (0.64%) and 90605 (0.64%).

In Gerber, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $51,336, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under California's Proposition 13, your property will be reassessed to your purchase price at closing, potentially increasing the prior owner's tax bill significantly; annual increases are then capped at 2% until the next sale. Tehama County offers a Homeowners' Exemption of $7,000 off assessed value — file with the Tehama County Assessor within 30 days of closing to reduce your first bill. Contact the Tehama County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to confirm your base year value and exemption status.